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Today you told me that I'd hate you forever
I can't believe what's really going on
Somehow I knew that you felt guilty for something
But tell me why you do this to me
Today you told me that I'd hate you forever
I can't believe that you'd wreck my life

I was betrayed, how can you say that you feel sorry inside
It's devastating, losing close friends
I've gone away, you make me stay but I can't tell it from lies
I've gone insane, losing close friends

Today I made the worst mistake
I put my trust into someone I don't know
And now I know because you've done everything possible to me
Made me so upset
And now I know just who to trust because you're laying in bed
You're thinking 'bout all that fucked up shit

I was betrayed, how can you say that you feel sorry inside
It's devastating, losing close friends
I've gone away, you make me stay but I can't tell it from lies
(Lies)
I've gone insane, losing close friends

I'm so weak
The closeness of your skin
The smell of this place
Makes me go insane

I

You make me go insane
Repeat

I was betrayed, how can you say that you feel sorry inside
It's devastating, losing close friends
I've gone away, you make me stay but I can't tell it from lies
I've got insane, losing close friends

Losing close friends
Repeat

Close Friends by Adema
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Chapter 6: Close Friends

Days turned into weeks and soon months. In all her life, Hitomi had never felt so stressed. Having Dilandau around made life seem almost impossible and unbearable. Everywhere he went in the two-story house, he left a mess, which Hitomi knew she'd have to eventually clean up.

It was now June; Dilandau had been staying with Hitomi for two months. For him, time flew by but that wasn't the case for poor Hitomi. Everyday seemed longer than usual. It was torture for her. Night was the time when everything passed by her quickly.

Hitomi sat alone outside in the backyard of her home. She shut her eyes and took in all the scents and sounds around her. For a brief moment she felt free of the tight grasp of life. As she slowly opened her eyes she saw a pair of crimson red ones staring at her.

"What do you want now your highness?" Hitomi asked sarcastically. Dilandau forced a smile but it faded quickly.

"Why do you insist on dreaming of that weak king?" Hitomi frowned at his words. Van is no weakling. If anyone is weak it's you Dilandau…

"Excuse me but I do believe that Van did kill all of your Dragonslayers and didn't he give you that scar?" Hitomi raised and eyebrow in amusement.

Her words hit him like a blow to his manhood. However, he wouldn't let it affect him or at least show it. "I call it luck. Any ways, I really doubt that he'd come back to you."

"Oh really? And why is that?" Hitomi asked in a sharp tone.

"Well it just happens that he has a new woman in his life and I don't think he'd give her up for you. I know I wouldn't." Hitomi was shocked but remembered that Dilandau was most likely lying. He was just trying to get a rise out of her.

"How can I be sure you're not lying?" Dilandau grinned. She had finally asked the question he was waiting for.

"I'll take you back to Gaea myself and show you." Hitomi sat there looking confused. Now she was wondering it he was really telling the truth. He offered to take her to Gaea. If he were lying he wouldn't have offered.

"Fine, take me." Dilandau walked over to her and held out his hand. Hesitantly Hitomi took it and he helped her up.

"All you have to do is think of Gaea and you'll be there." Hitomi's eyebrows knitted together. It all seemed too easy. "Oh and take this." He tossed to her a small blue stone. Hitomi looked over the stone carefully. It seemed normal enough.

"That's it? Just think of Gaea?" Dilandau nodded and began to walk away. "But that just seems too easy. There has to be something else." Dilandau didn't answer and went inside, leaving Hitomi alone.

Okay, I might as well try. She shut her eyes, squeezing the stone tightly in her hand and thought of nothing but Gaea; specifically Fanelia. She only opened her emerald eyes when a familiar feeling tingled through her body. It was the feeling she got when she was first taken away from earth to Gaea. She could see nothing but the bright, blinding light surrounding herself. I'll prove you wrong Dilandau. Just you wait and see.

She landed with a thud on the hard forest floor. Unlike her last visit, Hitomi landed on her feet. She quickly surveyed the area trying to find a path or road that would hopefully lead her to some sort of civilization. However luck wouldn't be on her side. She cursed under breath but didn't get worked up over it.

I guess I'll try and dowse but it's been so long since I last had to do it. Hitomi drew in a deep breath and relaxed herself while shutting her eyes. She thought of Fanelia and with her mind, she looked for a way there. Her eyes shot open when she could see that she wasn't too far from a road that led to her desired destination.

It didn't take long for Hitomi to find the road and to get pass the city walls. Everything looked much like it had two years ago. However there was still construction going on but the magnificent city was looking just as beautiful as before. The sight of the people hurrying about and looking cheerful took Hitomi's breath away.

As she ventured through the streets she noticed that everyone was putting up decorations around their homes, shops and streetlamps. Fanelian flags were hung from balconies and windows along with another flag. It looked familiar but Hitomi couldn't place the name of the country.

She soon found herself as curious as a kitten. She needed to know what was going on. Instead of asking a commoner on the streets, she snuck pass the castle guards and found herself in what seemed to be a garden or courtyard. At the sound of voices coming near, Hitomi hid behind a rather large tree.

"Oh Van, I'm so excited about this afternoon." An unfamiliar feminine voice spoke cheerfully. Van stood face to face with the fair skinned blonde beauty. He clasped his hand with hers and brought her fingers to his lips.

"Nor can I Louise." He spoke in a gentle tone.

What could they mean? Hitomi wondered as she watched the scene. The back of her mind told her to run away but she had to see what was to happen.

"It's only a few more hours till we become husband and wife." Hitomi could feel the blood drain from her face. Had she heard her right? Was she getting married to Van? No, it couldn't be. It just didn't seem logical to Hitomi. Van was only seventeen. How could he even consider marriage at such a young age?

As Hitomi looked at them more closely she notice a red jewel on the woman's neck. Hitomi's eyes widened in shock. Around Louise's neck was her pendent. The pendent she had given Van to remember her by. Never had she felt more betrayed.

"I know love." Van said just before he bent his head down and stole a kiss from the woman's tender lips. Hitomi leaned her back against the tree and on the verge of bursting into tears. Van was the only thing that was keeping her together. All her dreams and hopes that they'd be together were all washing away.

When she heard them leave, Hitomi made a run for it. She ran as fast as her legs would take her. I'm so stupid, just so stupid! I should have known better! Of course he's getting married. He's king and his country needs an heir right? Oh god, what was I thinking? Like he'd actually wait around for me… tears streamed down her face as she ran out of the city.

She came to a halt when she reached the forest. She wiped away the tears and took one last look at the city. It would be her last time seeing it. She whispered a goodbye and waited for the pillar of light envelop her, taking her away from that place forever.

When she felt her feet touch the ground, Hitomi fell to her knees. Sobs escaping her lips as she thought back to when she saw Van and Louise in their tight embrace. How could I have been such a fool?

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Dilandau leaned against the doorframe watching Hitomi. A victorious smile crept to his lips. That'll teach her not to ever mess with me… "Back so soon?" He asked with a hint of amusement in his voice.

Hitomi wiped away her tears and stood up. "Just go away." She spoke in a soft whisper.

"What was that? You have to speak up dear Hitomi." She cringed at the sound of his voice coming closer. "What did I tell you? Van doesn't care about you anymore." He placed his hand on her shoulder.

Hitomi glared at his pale hand and pushed it away. She looked him in the eyes as if she could murder him right then and there. However, Hitomi kept her composure and just walked away.

A/N: Yes, I know, I am one mean bitch. But hey, I had to write it for the fic to work. You guys all probably have an idea who the coupling is with by now. So I hoped you enjoyed and like always, if you want an e-mail when I update, just leave your addy in a review or e-mail it to me at